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title: "Specialist Analytical Services for Natural Resources Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d016"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Specialist Analytical Services for Natural Resources Wales

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d016

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) involves a planned contract titled "Specialist Analytical Services for Natural Resources Wales" focusing on the services sector, specifically Laboratory services. The process, in its planning stage, aims to outsource specialist analytical services that support NRW’s statutory monitoring programmes for Freshwater, Marine, Biota, and Sediment due to complex methods and instrumentation constraints. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the buying authority is a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations. The pre-market engagement phase invites suppliers to submit a Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire by 7th August 2026, with important deadlines leading to the planned contract period starting from the 1st of January 2027 to the 31st of December 2031.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in analytical laboratory services, especially those capable of handling complex analytical methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the tender's suitability for diverse business types. By engaging in the pre-market consultation, businesses can help shape the approach to this significant contract, which has a gross value of £720,000, encouraging participation and awareness of future procurement opportunities set to be highlighted in a future notice on 19th October 2026.

## Notice

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) intends to establish a contract for the provision of Specialist Analytical Services. The purpose of the requirement is to outsource specialist analytical services supporting NRW's statutory Freshwater, Marine, Biota, Sediment, and regulatory monitoring programmes. These analyses cannot be delivered in house at NRW Analytical Services (NRWAS) due to method complexity, specialist instrumentation, and capacity constraints. The new contract will align with the updated six year Monitoring Strategy and Planning (MSP) cycle, ensuring continuity of data collection and consistency in analytical methodologies across the full programme period. This notice is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice. The purpose of the pre market engagement questionnaire is to gather market insight, help shape our approach and ensure that suppliers are aware of the upcoming opportunity. NRW has issued a pre market engagement questionnaire to support this engagement. Participation is optional and does not form part of any formal evaluation, nor will it affect a supplier's ability to participate in the future procurement. Instructions on how to access the pre market engagement questionnaire can be found in the engagement section of this notice.

### Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to complete a Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire for Specialist Analytical Services. The purpose of the engagement is to gather market insight to help shape our approach and ensure that suppliers are aware of the upcoming opportunity.
Participation is optional and does not form part of any formal evaluation, nor will it affect a supplier's ability to participate in the future procurement.
To access the Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire:
1) Register or log into the e TenderWales portal:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1784640423438.572434-1
2) Once logged in follow the link below to express an interest to access the questionnaire directly:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/03140007019F84DD9E0F
If you encounter issues accessing the system please contact the Bravo helpdesk at help@bravosolution.co.uk, or contact the Procurement Lead sarah.ryan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Suppliers are encouraged to review the document and submit responses to the PME Questionnaire by 7th August 2026 - 10:00 hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068797-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068797-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068797-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/03140007019F84DD9E0F
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1784640423438.572434-1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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